Where is M16 right now?
M16 is located in the constellation Serpens2. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track M16 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M16 Tonight
The best observable position of M16 is near 18:00: 35° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M16 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M16 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 35° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M16
| Constellation | Serpens2 |
| Elevation | -19° |
| Direction | west (267°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
M16 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M16
| Time | 23:27 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -19° |
| Azimuth | 267° |
Here you can see the current position of M16 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
M16 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 3, 12:00 | 8° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 3, 13:00 | 18° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 3, 14:00 | 27° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 3, 15:00 | 34° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 3, 16:00 | 38° | 169° | south | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 3, 17:00 | 39° | 188° | south | Twilight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 3, 18:00 | 35° | 205° | south-west | Best view | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 3, 19:00 | 29° | 221° | south-west | Visible | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 3, 20:00 | 20° | 234° | south-west | Visible | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 3, 21:00 | 10° | 244° | south-west | Very low | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 3, 22:00 | -2° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 3, 23:00 | -13° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 00:00 | -25° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 01:00 | -37° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 02:00 | -48° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 03:00 | -59° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 03:39 — Astronomical night ends | -64° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 04:00 | -65° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 04:09 — Twilight end | -66° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 04:40 — Civil sunrise | -66° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 05:00 | -66° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 05:07 — Sunrise | -65° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 06:00 | -60° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 07:00 | -50° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 08:00 | -39° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 09:00 | -27° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 10:00 | -15° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 11:00 | -3° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 4, 12:00 | 8° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |